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How was 2024 at Masaryk University?

Masaryk University had many successes and happy moments in 2024, many of which were connected with the 105th anniversary of its foundation.

MU’s New Year card once again designed by students

Students from the Department of Art of the Faculty of Education took part in a New Year card design contest. A panel of judges selected the design submitted by Sára Kalná.

Rules governing preparation of 2025 budget approved by AS

The Academic Senate of Masaryk University approved, at its 282nd session on 2 December 2024, the draft directive entitled Rules governing the preparation of the 2025 budget of Masaryk University. A total of 47 members approved the document.

MU shares its know-how at an international education conference

Last week almost 700 participants visited Czeducon, the largest conference on international education in Central Europe. Masaryk University also presented several contributions at the conference.

MU succeeds with four strategic projects worth CZK 600 million

Four Masaryk University projects have been recommended for funding in the call of the Johannes Amos Comenius Operational Programme focusing on social sciences and humanities.

MU celebrates 20 years since start of campus construction

The Bohunice University Campus is now a modern complex housing three faculties of Masaryk University and several research institutions, including CEITEC MU. Its construction began twenty years ago with a groundbreaking ceremony on 22 November 2004.

Newly appointed associate professors received their decrees

The refectory of the Mendel Museum hosted a ceremony for 12 newly appointed associate professors, following their successful habilitation at Masaryk University.

Brno celebrates freedom with lantern parade

The Brněnský sedmnáctý festival commemorated the dramatic events of November 1939 and 1989 with a varied programme emphasising the importance of democracy, freedom and civic engagement.

Fragile Freedom festival shows that freedom can be fleeting

Under the auspices of the MU Centre for Culture, Arts and Events, the festival’s unique programme emphasised that political freedom is fragile and reminded the audience of the importance of protecting it.

“Students are the ones who change the world,” says US Ambassador at MU

Masaryk University students recently had an amazing opportunity: to meet the US Ambassador to the Czech Republic and find out what he thinks about the current state of Czech-American relations.

Living free is both commitment and challenge, says Rector at memorial

The academic community and the public once again commemorated the tragic events that took place in Kounic Residence Halls during the Nazi occupation.

The Czech Republic as study destination. Alumni meet up held in Brno for first time

Two hundred plus international students and graduates studying at Czech universities came to a joint meeting held in Brno at the end of October. Part of the programme also took place at Masaryk University.